Text Only Version	Hiring freeze, other budget issues dominate forum Addressing about 300 people at a brown-bag lunch, Chancellor Greenwood covered subjects ranging from UCSC's role in combating terrorism to the impact of the state budget shortfall. Greenwood told the crowd that the budget picture is uncertain. With the state facing "very serious fiscal problems" and a possible deficit of $14 billion or more next year, Greenwood said she does not anticipate a significant midyear budget cut, but is bracing for cuts of 5 to 15 percent next year. More After September 11: Information and resources	Dec. 10-16, 2001 Vol. 6, No. 17 Researchers lead consortium studying global warming impacts Chancellor named to committee to counter terrorism Traffic drives commuters to try something different More Campus News: Final week for Second Harvest Food Drive... Limited counseling and psychological services during the quarter break... Vice Chancellor for Research Robert Miller to represent UCSC on biotech outreach panel... First Night Santa Cruz volunteers sought... and more.